Do you know your workplace safety rights?

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Sometimes incidents happen at work.

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When they do, WorkSafe is there to help.

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WorkSafe is there to make sure all workers are as safe as possible in the workplace.

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It is a legal requirement for all Victorian industries and workers to be covered by WorkSafe in case there is a workplace injury

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As an worker you are covered even if you are working full time, part time or casual.

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If you are injured at work, you should make a 'claim' to your employer - this will help you to get compensation for any time off work and medical costs for your injury, getting you back to safe work as soon as possible.

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The good news is there is minimal cost to your employer.

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WorkSafe, works with workers and employers, however their main goal is to ensure safety in the workplace at all times, they do this by doing inspections of work places to make sure they are using safe work practices.

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